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Australian migration law, explained
Updates on visa policy, ministerial directions and processing priorities, written by a registered migration agent and kept current as the law changes.
Subclass 500 Subsequent Entrants: What Changed on 2 October 2026
Until 1 October 2026, the partner or child of an international student could apply to join them after the student's visa was granted. This w... Aug 1, 2026, 2:30:49 PM Read article
Queensland 190 and 491 2026-27: Brisbane Opening Guide
How Migration Queensland's 2026-27 program year affects onshore 190 and 491 applicants in Brisbane, plus the pre-registration checklist and ... Jul 29, 2026, 11:53:29 PM Read article
Subclass 500 ASEAN Concession: Filipino Student Guide
Update, 2 October 2026: new Student visa rules now apply The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026, LIN 26/102 and LIN ... Jul 27, 2026, 2:48:48 PM Read article
Subclass 500 Pacific Concession: PNG Student Guide 2026
Update, 2 October 2026: new Student visa rules now apply The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026, LIN 26/102 and LIN ... Jul 22, 2026, 6:08:22 PM Read article
Genuine Student Requirement: 2026 Intake Guide
Update, 2 October 2026: new Student visa rules now apply The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026, LIN 26/102 and LIN ... Jul 17, 2026, 4:17:05 PM Read article
National Innovation Visa 858: Brisbane Guide 2026
How the NIV priority sectors, Form 1000 nomination route and monthly EOI invitation cadence shape realistic odds for Brisbane 858 applicants... Jul 15, 2026, 6:37:38 PM Read article
482 Nominations 2026-27: New CSIT and Base Charge
The 1 July 2026 shift to a $79,499 CSIT and a $4,015 nomination base charge, what Brisbane Skills in Demand employers actually pay now, and ... Jul 10, 2026, 4:52:59 PM Read article.png)
Student Visa Refusal Reviews: On the Papers in 2026
Update, 2 October 2026: new Student visa rules now apply The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026, LIN 26/102 and LIN ... Jul 8, 2026, 3:33:44 PM Read article
Subclass 189 August 2026: Brisbane EOI Strategy
What the 4 June 2026 SkillSelect round showed Brisbane onshore EOI lodgers, and the three points levers to pull before the August 2026 subcl... Jun 30, 2026, 3:50:52 PM Read article.png)
Ministerial Direction 115: Student Visa Tier Reset 2026
Update, 2 October 2026: new Student visa rules now apply The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026, LIN 26/102 and LIN ... Jun 25, 2026, 2:57:52 PM Read articleHave a question about your own situation?
These articles are general information. Your circumstances, your history and the current state of the law all affect what is open to you. A consultation with a registered migration agent is the way to get an answer that applies to you.
Migration Star · Rohit Sharma, Principal Migration Agent, MARN 1797395 · Migration Institute of Australia member. The articles on this page are general information only and are not legal advice or a personalised assessment of your circumstances. Migration law changes frequently, and an article may not reflect the law as it currently stands. No visa outcome can be guaranteed.